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Go topBy Yara Marei / Arab America contributing writer. The lights of Riyadh sparkled like never before, casting a golden glow over the bustling city as crowds gathered to witness a season unlike any other. From the grand stages of youth innovation to the red carpets of global fashion, Riyadh Season 2024 transformed the Saudi capital … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Syria, a nation known for its ancient civilizations and rich cultural legacy, has encountered many difficulties in the past ten years as a result of protracted conflict. The resurgence of tourism, however, presents a singular chance to improve Syria’s standing abroad, promote cultural diplomacy, and act as … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to tackle the misrepresentation of Arabs. Dr. Rosina Hassoun discussed the invisibility of Arabs in academia, highlighting their underrepresentation and the persistence … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is a cherished time for reflection, gratitude, and togetherness. For Arab Americans, it offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the values of family and hospitality while blending cultural traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. This year, however, as we gather around tables filled with … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Editors Note: A ceasefire was announced yesterday. A truce between Israel and Hezbollah is a positive step forward, but it is neither a peace agreement nor a settlement between the two states. Border issues between Lebanon and Israel remain vague. The Lebanese people remain divided on how to help … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer While many Western countries align with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, often appearing to act in support of Zionist agendas, the nations of Latin America show strong solidarity with the Palestinian people. This connection goes beyond political alliances and reflects a shared history and … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer During the Cold War that took place in the aftermath of the Second World War, many countries around the world had to pick sides between the two contenders – the United States and the Soviet Union. The Arab world was no exception, with Arab Nationalist movements often … Continued
This is the sixty-sixth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixty-sixth pathbreaker is Elyanna, born to a Palestinian Christian mother and Chilean father in Nazareth on January 22, 2002. John Mason, contributing writer, informs us that she is a singer and songwriter of alternative pop, Arab pop, Arab traditional music, and urban. Elyanna loves singing in Arabic—the style of music that keeps her grounded in her identity. She is unapologetically Palestinian, expressing her commitment through her art.
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that Her Excellency Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as the 2024 Ambassador of the Year. This award, begun in 2004, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for his or … Continued
This is the sixty-fifth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixty-fifth pathbreaker is Emil Wakim, a Lebanese American stand-up comic, writer, actor, and son of a Maronite Christian Lebanese immigrant father and American mother. He made his “Tonight Show” debut at the young age of 24 and this fall joined the cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ for its milestone 50th season as the first Lebanese American cast member. Contributing writer, John Mason, depicts Emil as unafraid of poking fun at stereotypes of Arabs and addressing serious issues such as genocide in Gaza.
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sand War, a brief yet impactful clash between Morocco and Algeria, unfolded in the fall of 1963. Occurring just a year after Algeria’s hard-won independence from French colonial rule, the Sand War revolved around territorial disputes inherited from colonial-era borderlines. Though lasting only a few … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer According to the New York Times, Elon Musk, on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump, met last week with Iran’s representative to the United Nations. Although Iran later denied the meeting took place, the news might be taken as an early sign of the incoming administration’s shift towards … Continued
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